Equipment Collection (page 11)

Historic map of Russia
Illustration of a historic map of Russia

Cork swimming suit patent, 1882 C024 / 3602
Cork swimming suit patent, 1882. Artwork of a device designed by Paschal Plant. This clothing item consisted of mesh or netted fabric with cork applied to the surface

Ladder after repair in workshops, Lambeth HQ
Ladder (No.13 TTL) after repair in workshops, Lambeth HQ

Firefighters in action in Commercial Road, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at business premises, 81/85 Commercial Road, East London, 18 June 1957. The first floor, a large tailors workshop

LCC-LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape
The Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape from D66 station Brixton (Gresham Road, SW4), pictured on Lambeth Bridge. The hose-reel tubing

LCC-LFB engines and crews, Shoreditch fire station
Located at 140 Tabernacle Street, City of London EC2, Shoreditch fire station was built in 1896 for the Metropolitan Fire Brigade

NFS-London Region 100ft turntable with pump, WW2
A Merryweather turntable ladder fitted with an integral fire pump that feeds the monitor at the head of the ladder and therefore does not require a separate pumping appliance to feed it

Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, WW2
Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, near Thurrock, Essex, 7 September 1940. Firefighters trying to push a fire appliance (open topped pump)

IUD contraceptive and sperm cells. Computer artwork of an intrauterine device (IUD, red and white, centre) in a womans uterus, surrounded by sperm cells (white, not to scale)

Invention of the compass, Ancient China
Invention of the compass in Ancient China. These early compasses consisted of a magnetised needle floating in a bowl of water

Small boats by the quayside, Coverack, Cornwall, England, UK

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728218 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho)
2777534 The Snow Soldiers, a ski patrol engages combat with a group of enemy scouts (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snow Soldiers)

Double cylinder steam fire engine made by Thomas Coates
A double cylinder steam fire engine, made by Thomas Coates, awarded the Champion Gold Medal at Crystal Palace, London, in 1890. Date: late 19th century

The sledge party to White Island, February 1902: Shackleton and Wilson making camp
CH375987 The sledge party to White Island, February 1902: Shackleton and Wilson making camp, 1902 (w/c on paper) by Wilson

The War of Prodigies (Colour Litho)
2808551 The War of Prodigies (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War of Prodigies. An alpine corvee at three thousand meters)

Men of the 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment going up to the line near Frezenberg
1581605 Men of the 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment going up to the line near Frezenberg during the Third Battle of Ypres, 5th October 1917 (b/w photo) by Brooks

Young people from fascist Italy (colour litho)
2783833 Young people from fascist Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young people from fascist Italy)

Display of Remedial exercises given by the Royal Air Force before a large crowd at Seymour Hall, London during the Second World War

Illustration of a Daily Mirror Photographer having a steady hand and not needing a tripod for his camera. Pictured on the left is staff photographer George Greenwell resting the camera on his arm

Ringo Starr, Spike Milligan, Lulu and Dudley Moore rehearse Christmas Show. January 1970 Z12328

Antique Map of Gaul
Antique Map from 1862 of Gaul at the time of Julius Caesar. The Roman proconsul and general Julius Caesar pushed his army into Gaul in 58 BC

de Havilland Airco DH-9
Camera-Gun on a de Havilland Airco Dh-9 for Aerial-Photography Date: 1920s

HMS Torbay
Royal Navy submarine HMS Torbay at speed on the surface during Exercise Deep Blue. HMS Torbay is entering her 25th year of service and remains a force to be reckoned with

Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters in Afghanistan
Two Royal Navy Sea Kings at Forward Operating Base Sangin in Afghanistan. The Sea King Mk4 known throughout the Naval world as the Junglie are the green giants of the Fleet Air Arm

Royal Navy Sea King Helicopter Landing in the Desert
A Sea King helicopter with 845 Naval Air Squadron experiences a brownout in while landing in the desert. Royal Naval personnel from 845 Naval Air Squadron normally based at the Royal Naval Air

HMS Westminster at Gibraltar
The Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster loads up with supplies at Her Majestys Naval Base, Gibraltar on the morning of the 2nd of March 2011 prior to sailing to the eastern Med to replace HMS York

HMS EDINBURGH D97 on patrol in the Northern Arabian Gulf. 08 / 03 / 2003
Royal Navy type 42 destroyer HMS Edinburgh is pictured in the Northern Gulf during Operation Telic in 2003

Dockhead Fire Station, No 8 Wolseley Street, Bermondsey, London, 1929. Fire engines parked inside the fire station

Northern Ireland - three British soldiers in riot equipment
Official photograph of three British soldiers in riot equipment standing next to a one ton Humber. Two soldiers are armed with SLR Rifles, while the third is firing a baton round, Northern Ireland

London Fire Brigades organisation and equipment
A selection of small drawings of the events that take place in 1937, when a call by a pedestrian seeing flames and smoke to the very end when the fire has been put out

George Beaumont with manual fire engine, Pinner
George Beaumont, Chief Officer of the Pinner Voluntary Fire Brigade, with a manual fire engine which was kept at Waxwell Lane, Pinner, having previously been housed at The Hall

In front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London
A great stage and a great curtain: in front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London. Top centre: a diagrammatic view of the revolving stage

British six-pounder gun by G. H. Davis
The British six-pounder gun: explanatory drawings. It was an efficient field and anti-tank gun of high velocity, used for example against Rommels German army in the desert, Second World War

Rectification Device
Antique illustration of a DesireSavalles device for rectifying alcohol

Calipers
Illustration of a Calipers

Potteries map
Antique illustration of a Potteries map

Diagram showing bloodstream inside a vein, red, white blood cells, platelet

Illustration, blue diskette

Wetlands at sunrise, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Oil derricks on the shore near Baku Azerbaijan

At sign on a computer keyboard, symbolic image for the internet

Male pharmacist working with test tubes in laboratory, (B&W)

Diving apparatus patent, 1880 C024 / 3604
Diving apparatus patent, 1880. Artwork of a metal diving suit designed by Stephen M. Tasker. It was designed to withstand the pressure of diving in water while articulated joints allowed the wearer

Fire-escape patent, 1879 C024 / 3605
Fire-escape patent, 1879. Artwork of a fire escape device designed by Benjamin Oppenheimer. The parachute is attached by harness to the persons head while thick rubber soled shoes were worn to

Ladder gripping attachment patent, 1913 C024 / 3612
Ladder gripping attachment patent, 1913. Artwork showing a device invented by Edmond Dennis that allows two people to climb at opposite ends of a ladder suspended in mid-air.The shoe attachment grips

Scientist Working In A Fusion Reactor F003 / 6438
Scientist Working In A Fusion Reactor

Scientists Inside A Fusion Reactor

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"From Ancient Empires to Modern Marvels: A Journey through Time and Technology" Delve into the past with an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations. Explore Britain's rich history under the Anglo Saxons as depicted on a captivating antique map. Feel the adrenaline rush as soldiers from 3 Para parachute from a Hercules Aircraft, showcasing their unwavering courage and precision. Witness the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, symbolizing resilience and victory. Uncover medieval ingenuity with a glimpse at a urine wheel - an unconventional yet effective piece used during that era. Get behind-the-scenes access to the cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft, where aspiring pilots hone their skills for future missions. Stand in awe before HMS Superb, an impressive vessel embodying naval power and strength. Experience the fiery roar as Spitfire Fighter Aircraft hot start their engines, ready to take flight and defend freedom. Witness Royal Navy's pride as HMS Illustrious returns to Portsmouth following a meticulous refit, exemplifying dedication to excellence. Soar high above RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus with a Royal Navy Harrier Jet capturing breathtaking views while safeguarding national security. Immerse yourself in Byzantine grandeur through a detailed map depicting its vast empire during its zenith in the 9th century Step into modern construction prowess with an expansive display of JCB Extradig diggers transforming fields into thriving landscapes. In this captivating journey through time and technology, witness how equipment has shaped our world - be it ancient empires or cutting-edge machinery.